TECHNOLOGY

The rumoured June release date or announcement of Apple’s upcoming smartphones is most likely will not happen as iPhone 5 price remain high.

From search engine, Google entered into manufacturing of devices and is now foraying into the wireless network business, completing the cycle of IT connectivity. Reports said that Google will fund and help run wireless networks in emerging markets, specifically SubSaharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

Technology news bytes are doing the rounds speak of the huge disappointment of Facebook fans in the US on the failure of the first social-network-on-a-phone model HTC First, also called Facebook Phone. Noting on the poor customer response, Everything Everywhere Limited, UK's carrier looking to launch the Facebook Phone in the country, too has cancelled the pre-orders of the Facebook Phone.

Samsung officially announces a special event in London on June 20 for new Galaxy and ATIV products. Here are some of the new mobile products speculated to be launched on that big day.

Tablets reconcile convenience and computer utility like no other. Gone are days when laptops and desktops were the only devices available for portable work and leisure. These days, tablets make the world go around. Which tablets are the among the highest rated for this year’s first half?

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has accused China of stealing the blueprints of the agency's new headquarters in Canberra. The blueprints, which contain highly confidential and sensitive information on the new ASIO base, were reportedly stolen from a contractor involved with the project.

The new Nexus 7 tablet was a disappointing no-show at the recently held May 2013 Google I/O conference but recent reports claim that a component supplier has confirmed the July 2013 release date of the upcoming device. A Taiwanese-based company called Elan Microelectronics has reportedly started shipping the touch screen controller ICs for the new Nexus 7.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active leaked having waterproof and dustproof features with the same specifications of the non-rugged original version.

Apple’s budget iPhone is rumored to be released with different colors from which users can choose from.

The 3D trend has conquered the big screen, laptops and even gaming consoles. As the interest over smartphones heightens, it is also natural for 3D to extend to this platform as well. Are smartphones capable of 3D already? Which smartphones top the list for best three-dimensional experience?

The rumored Samsung Galaxy S4 mini spotted on Samsung's own app site although the company has yet to release a statement regarding its market launch.

Apart from owning one of the best smartphone around, Samsung seems to provide more reasons for gadget lovers to pay good money and toy with its latest flagship, the Jelly Bean 4.2.2-powered Galaxy S4.

iPad 5 and the iPad mini 2 release dates might coincide with the iPhone 5S release later this year. It was originally rumoured that iPad 5 will take the spotlight first, but this is rather unlikely to happen now. Apple CEO Tim Cook has virtually announced a major unveiling later this year for new products. But which iDevice excites fans the most?

Tech giant Apple upcoming smartphones dubbed as iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S is set for release in September, according to a reliable website.

Rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini fired up after Samsung posted a photo of the device on its website.

Sony goes all out with graphics and a potential full-scale launch, while Xbox One may have two more features not revealed last May 21.

Old and current iPhone models are getting a $US50 price cut via Best Buy beginning this week, further fuelling speculations that Apple soon release the upcoming iPhone 5S and even the rumoured iPhone 6.

Lower sales and shipments of current iPads resulted from the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 rumours that are spreading like wildfire, according to an Apple analyst.

Microsoft lays out plans for current gen and denies affiliation with Halo Bootcamp, while Watch Dogs gives players chance to be part of the game.

More rumors for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and the iPhone Mini.

HTC has been a leading player in the U.S. smartphone market competing comparatively well against Apple throughout the years. Yet with the increasing dominance of Samsung and the growing competition between the company and Apple, the Taiwan-based HTC Corp is in for quite a stumble. Will the latest bump be a temporary slump or is HTC losing ground against Samsung and Apple?

Google Glass has created a lot of buzz in the world of tech. Samsung and Microsoft might join in for their own slice of the market share in wearable tech.

Tech giant Apple is rumoured to unleash four of its most popular devices in September.

Two free DLCs for two different games, while two planned DLCs leaked for a favorite game.

Shortly after its launch, Snapchat became a rage for ‘safely’ permitting the wireless sharing of naked pictures and videos that self-destruct in seconds, providing a platform for mobile phone users to practice safe ‘sexting’.

Apple is offering 15 to 17 percent discounts on the fourth-gen iPad and iPad Mini signalling the imminent release of iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2.

Apple’s smartphone dubbed as iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S is set for release in September, according to a reliable website.

The iPad mini 2 release date is more likely going to be sometime in Q4 this year. That is what one can deduce from the recent pronouncements of Apple CEO Tim Cook. Shoppers itching to get it sooner must tide themselves over with some supposedly leaked specs of the small tablet. The report joins others in saying the next mini will indeed sport the Retina display technology, featuring edge-to-edge screen.

It will be a “Black and White Tack” for the new Apple iOS 7. Users can expect a completely different look, feel and texture for the upcoming iOS. While the new Apple system is creating hype, rumored features still lack exclusivity, experts say. A